Articles Tagged with ''charities and foundations''

Ground Breaks for Innovative Ronald McDonald House

Construction started on new Ronald McDonald House in New haven, Conn. The project is set to be complete sometime in 2017.

May 23, 2016

Architecture, art and advisory firm Svigals+Partners has broken ground for a new Ronald McDonald House facility, signaling the commencement of construction.

The innovative residence will replace an older one serving families facing the trying ordeal of accompanying a child for extended hospital stays and life-saving care at the Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital of New Haven, Conn.

Owens Corning Launches National Roof Deployment Project

March 23, 2016

Platinum preferred contractors give back to military families nationwide.

RCI Founder Bob Lyons Passes Away

March 18, 2016

RCI was founded in 1983 by Robert "Bob" Lyons.

Design for Non-Profit Resort Focuses on Creativity

February 11, 2016

The new building is the centerpiece of a non-profit resort that provides cost-free, vacations for children with life-threatening illnesses

Architects Foundation Issues Report on National Resilience Initiative

September 30, 2015

The Architects Foundation released its first annual report on the National Resilience Initiative.

Earn Your CEUs: 8 Ways to Earn Credits

Elizabeth Obloy

September 23, 2015

As I’m sure you’ve noticed, we have gone back to being called Architectural Roofing & Waterproofing/WC Architect.

Architects’ Design and Health Research Consortium to Expand

August 26, 2015

New consortium member applications due October 16 for university-led research.

RCMA’s New Speakers Bureau Offers Reflective Coatings Presentation for AIA, RCI Credit

June 16, 2015

The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association has launched its new Speakers Bureau program to offer an educational presentation on reflective roof coatings.

Editor's Note: Up on the Roof

Getting My Feet Wet

Lindsay Lewis

May 1, 2015

Recently, I joined John D’Annunzio, Building Envelope’s Editorial Director, on a trip to a nearby project.

RCI Accepting Abstracts for 2015 Building Envelope Technology Symposium

November 13, 2014

RCI is currently accepting abstracts for consideration for its 2015 Building Envelope Technology Symposium.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

On-Demand This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.